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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Yesterday, September %, was the TWEEN
ty-ffth anniversary of the emancipation
proclamation of President Lincoln. The
event was appropriately celebrated by the
colored people throughout the country.
1t is quarter of century since the ne
groes received their freedom, were enfran-
chised and became citizens of the republic
Since then the race has made wonderful
progress, gaining in wealth, increasing In
intelligence and advancing In morality
The hopeful features about the negroes in
this country is that they seem to be will
Ing and even anxious to improve them
selves. 1t speaks well for them and they
do not forget the day of their emancipation.
They would be unworthy of their freedom
If they neglected the day on which their
sheckles were broken and they came for
ward out of the darkness Of slavery into
the light Of liberty. Well may the negroes
OF the United States gratefully celebrate
the 22nd of every September. It is their
day of political redemption-their day of
freedom
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

The following war governors are ex-
pec,ed TO be present at the approaching
Grand Army encampment at st. Louis:
William Sprague, Of Rhode Island; Rich
ard j. oglesby, of Illinois; Austin Blair.
of Michigan; S. J. Crawford and Thomas
Carney. of Kansas; Alvin Saunders, of
Nebraska; Joel Parker, of New Jersey;
Gregory L. Smith, Of Vermont; J. T.
Lewis, of Wisconsin. and F. II. Plerpont,
OF West Virginia. Leland Stanford and
F. F. Low, OF California; Frederick Hol-
brook. of Vermont, and Charles Robin
son, of Kansas, will not be able to at.
tend.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

The government is still boarding money.
The receipts during the past month were
over fifteen millions more than The expend-
itnres. The surplus goes on increasing. In
the absence x any other provision for dis.
buIsing the surplus, the secretary Of the
Ire asury has for several months been antic
fpa ting the interest on bonds while calling
II and paying of bonds TO the limit of his
authority, but In spite Of these efforts, the
money keeps piling up. II the country
ahould suffer any serious inconvenience
from stringency In money the Demo
cratic obstructionists of the last congress
may pre- pare to answer for 1t, for response
oiiity for such contingency will surely be
placed at their door.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Despite the repeated announcement tele-
graphed over the country that Stanley had
been killed through the treschery Of the
natives who formedpsrt Of his expedition
for the relief of Emin Bey, the gratifying
In Intelligence now comes that he is alive and
still pushing shesd There has been saw
age war, 1t seems. between the native
tribes in the region which the expedition
has still TO traverse, and this may mean
unexpected difficulties But unexpected
d ifiiculties are an old story to Stanley. and
e has fine knack of his own in dealing
with them. He will get through all right,
X getting through Is possible.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Some one. with more ambition for no
tority than desire to conserve real benef-
cent ends, suggested the substitution Of
biblicals for allegorical scenes and repre-
sensations for the yelled prophets parade In
st. Louis during the coming festal occasion.
The reason or excuse for the proposed IN
novation was that it would afford many
people some idea of bible history who
otherwise would never get 1t. But what
ever the intentions of the originator of the
dea, 1t smacked so strongly of sacrilege
that the local ministers promptly denounc-
ed 1t. Such proposed commingling of the
sacred and profane certainly was most in
appropriate and uncalled for.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

In the opinion of the London Times, ''the
parade of the veterans of the Grand Army
before Democratic president at Phila-
delphia the other day was GROWING proof
of the vigorous and abiding character Of
the work done by the founders of the
Union" The participation Of the Grasd
Army was meant to emphasize that very
fact, and no citizens Of the public are more
loyal the constitution, or more respectful to
the occupant of the presidential Office as
such than the members Of that organiza
ton, whatever may be done or said by de-
signing demagogues to compromise them
In those respects
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23
PRO PATRIA.

F. G. Smythe. ]. G. Mccoy, o. D.
Kirk, E. r. Ehrct. G. A. Major and othel
Democrats Of Sedgwick county who favor
prohibition:-You will take notice that the
Democratic party has this day repudiatei
you, and you are hereby formally e1com-
inundated, snd you will henceforth be de-
barred from any participation IN the party
councils
Done by order Of the Democratic party
Of Sedgwick county, Kansas, In CONVEX
ton assembled this September II. A. D,
1887
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

The Temperance Mutual Benefit Insur-
ance Association, whose authority to do
business was revoked by the state superin-
tendent Of insurance recently, has begun
nandamus proceedings in the supreme
court to compel the superintendent to va
cate the order. The managers of the asso-
citation claim that 1t is In every way solvent
and trustworthy and assert that the order
of the state superintendent YVES made from
a misapprehension OF ignorance of It's con.
dition and methods of business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23
VOLUNTEER AND THISTLE.

The New York Herald editorially ex
presses the opinion that the trial trip of the
yacht Volunteer shows her to be worthy
competitor of the Scotch Thistle. It says
cher speed and her seaworthiness alike
commanded admiration. Under a press OF
sail her windward work was marvellous,
aud American spectators who had been
dazzled by the reports of the Thistle's
tran satlantic triumphs again took hear. of
courage" There was this noticeable fact
In connection with the Thistle, which &C
compaDied the competing yachts; she was
not able TO carry ss much canvass as the
Volunteer, nor did she sail nearly as fast as
when the wind blew hardest. This would
indicate difference In the characteristics
of the to-be competitors which is
likely to make the state Of the weather
when the race takes place an important
factor in deciding the result. 1t has been
frequently remarked of the Volunteer that
she shows her qualities to best advantagein
a stiff breeze, while the Thistle does finest
work in an ordinary sea. The consequence
is likely to be good deal of "jookeying"
for the start.
American yachtsmen are very much en-
couraged by recent trial trip. The Vol
unteer Is even swifter vessel than they
had supposed her, and they believe she
will be able to outsail her Scottish compel
itor unless the race takes place under cir
decidedly to the disadvantage
of the American, and they will take good
care this is not the csse-at least that
the start Is not made under such circum.
stances e
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

The Chicago Inter Ocean says: The
Rev. Frank G. Haddock, son Of the tenn
Persnce martyr, was recently made an act
i've member of the Des Moines conference
Of the Methodist church. He was formerly
ordained in the Congregational ministry
End subsequently, began the practice of
law. The tragedy at Sioux City caused
him to return to the ministry with new
eonsecration to the cause In which his IA
Their sacrificed his life.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Prompted by generous impulse. born OF
Mat towns good fortune In discovering
coal beneath it in paying quantities, the
Lesvenworth Times rises to exclaim: "If
my of our neighboring states want
corn, or oats, or apples, or peaches. or rock
salt, or sugar. or silk, Kansas viii be
pleased to supply them with carload lots
sk market prices"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Commencing October Sd, and continuing
one week, Sioux City will have a grand
corn carnival and exposition. A corn pal
ace, the first of ifs kind in the world, Is
now being erected. Aside from the great
auditorium, there will be set aside ample
space for the agricultural and horticultural
displays from Nebraska, Dakota, Mime
sofa and Iowa, with special day during
the week for the reunion of visitors from
each state A premium of $500 is offered
for the best county display.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

The Arkansas City Dispatch tells Of q
citizen of that place lighting a burglar
down stairs and out of his house, under
the impression that 1t was his son walking
In his sleep. 1t was better thus to assist
the escape of criminal under an erroneous
impression than to have shot and killed a
man under like circumstances and learned
afterwards, to his horror, that he had
killed his own child, as is frequently an
aOpncpd
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Globe Democrat: The refusal of the
clerk of the New York Superior court to
accept Herr Most's preliminary declaration
Of intention to become citizen Of the
United States has served to call general
attention to the fact that there is law of
congress which provides that before man
Is admitted to citizenship In this country,
he shall haye resided here at least five years,
and ''shall have behaved as man of good
moral character, attached to the principles
Of the constitution of the United States,
and well disposed to the good order and
happiness of the same" The rigid enforce
ment of these provisions by all officers hav-
ing duties connected with the process of
nat uralization is desirable for evident and
forcible reasons"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

The Financial Chronicle reports the in
crease of gross earnings Of the 104 railroads
On its regular list at 12 1-2 per cent, with
an increase In mileage of per cent,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

In reply to paper that makes az argu-
ment against hanging the Anarchists. the
Keokuk, Iowa, Gate City says: Yes, it
Is pretty disagreeable to hang those fellows,
and a great deal worse not to do 1t.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

w. L. Scott, the Pennsylvania million
aire Democratic Congressman who demands
that the tariff shall be removed from 1.-The
necessaries of life, is at the head Of the
coal ring which has just added so cents a
ton to the price of every pound of hard
coal consumed in the country. The same
ring has reduced the wages Of its employees
until they are not able to make on an aver
age over 80 cents day, and to keep them
selves and families from starvation are
compelled to work their children in the
mines, instead of sendiug them to school.
Their homes are novels, their surroundings
those of AFFECT poverty. Democracy wants
free trade that it may bring all classes of
labor to the same level 1t has brought the
coal miners of Pennsylvania.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Rev. DR.. Burchsrd of the three Rs noto-
riety, like the oyster, comes to the front In
the first month with an st" In 1t and an
nounces himself In favor of the re election
of Cleveland, whereat the Democracy are
much alarmed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Irish World: The London Tins affects
to wonder why Mr. Gladstone, man hold,
ing nc official station, should be the first
and only man in England that has been
invited to America on the occasion of the
centennial of the constitution of the United
States. The reason is because he is regard
ed by Americans as prominently the great
est man in England Another reason, I'M
doubleday, is because of the noble
work Mr.. Gladstone is doing for Ireland.
A similar reason explains the honors and
marked attention shown to Mr.. Blaine In
Europe Yet Mr.. Blaine Is but a private
citizen. The people there, however, see In
him the foremost of living Americans as
the people here see In Mr.. Gladstone the
foremost man In the British Isles. Some
men are intrinsically great, whilesOthers-
like Grover Cleveland, for instahce-hsve
greatness thrust upon them
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Mr.. Cleveland is something of q Chester.
heldian himself, thank you. and he bids
fair to win the belt as the champion hand
shaker. 1t is said that during the three
days he was in Philadelphia las. week he
shook hands with twenty thousand persons.
That quality is the only one. in a social
way. he has displayed that is worth men
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

The autumnal eqsinx now occurring is
attended with the usual change In tempera-
sure. The change Is gratifying inasmuch
as il furnishes us surcease of the exces-
sive heat under which we have sweltered
these several weeks, and also that it ushers
10 the charmingest season OF the year; the
season Of glorious days. delightful evenings
and nights Of delicious, refreshing slumber.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23
THR YOUNGEST VETERAN YET.

A few days since the EAGLE published
the name of the supposed youngest soldie,
who enlisted in the army during the late
war, which was taken from another paper.
1t seems probable that the Youngest person
to enter the army now lives in Wichita,
His name rs G. W. Seward. He was born
in Cincinnati, July Is, 1850, on Richmond
street, and enlisted in the 10th Ohio at his
home in 1868. being but thirteen years OF
age at the time of his muster. He served
till the end of the war and then re-enlisted
in the regular service for five years. He
holds his discharge papers for both ser
vices
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

II Is said the geographical center of the
United States Is marked by 8 marble shaft
which rises over the grave Of Major Ogden
OF the United States army, st Fort Riley.
Has. Major Ogden died OF cholera In
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Leavenw worth hiss now three splendid coal
mines, with arrangements making for the
fourth and possibly the fifth In the immedi.
ste future. -Leavenworth Times.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-25
Wall Street to Have a Rest.

NEW York, Sept. 24-The Sun this morning
SAYS: Wall street is strongly of the opinion that
Mr.. Jay Gould is going to furnish conclusive
evidence of his retirement from the stock mar
ket by going abroad for the winter. He is
tainy making extensive preparations for trip
to Europe, and the best Information obtainable
IL that ne will remain abroad all winter. say six
months So The Atalanta is being put in
shape far a sea voyage, but Mr.. Gould will not
go over in her, but will send her in advance and
he will do the southern coast of Europe in his
yacht, and cruise about generally in her. Mr..
Could was noncommital when asked about his
foreign trip yesterday; indeed, he noncom-
initial upon all of the subjects referred to above,
except the stock market, relating to whic he
remarked that stocks looked cheap. He has
confded to few OF his friends that lac has
bought q few of them, but here his information
stops.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-25
Governor Gray and His Ambition.

BpecinI to the Clncfnn8ti Enqulrer.
The letter of Senator Voorhees, to Mr. Dalton,
of this city. published in the Enquirer yester-
day, created quite a sensation among Indiana
Democrats here. "A surrender" said one
Governor Gray's candidacy before the Demo-
cratic national convention will fall fat as a
pancake said another. He has been a candi-
date every canvass since he Greeleyized," said
the third. WELL" said the fourth speaker, 'it
is not difficult to through the scheme, but it
will turn to curse the originators"
How so?" asked the Enquirer representative.
Just this: Governor Gray's candidacy will
have no standing outside of Indiana, and Will
meet with considerable opposition in his own
State. Defeated. he will return to the State
stabbed in the house of his friends and at once
enter the race for United States Senator as the
successor of Senator Voorhees,. He never
knows when he has had enough, and is thor
oughlv devoted 70 Gray's interests and will
crush any man. if he can. who stands in his way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-25
The Ohio Democrats Sullen.

Washington Dispatch to New York World.
General Powell. the Democratic candidate
for governor of Ohio. left for Ohio to-day
Speaking of the object OF Mr.. PowelTs visit
facts said:
General Powell came here to have a plain
talk with the President regarding tho situation
in Ohio and he had it. He told the President
frankly that he had been moving around among
the people of Ohio and found alarmln z
amount of apathy in Democratic quarters. The
reason for it, he told MIR. Cleveland. was that so
many Republicans were still retained in Office
in Ohio and Washington.
g Our people are discouraged he added. and
say that they see no incentive 10 work for their
party's success Mr.. Powell also told the Pres
ident that unless something done to
satisfy the Ohio Democrats by the Admins tra-
tion the party would suffer disastrous defeat
which could not but affect the Presidential
election next year Mr. Powell left satisfied
with the result Of his interview with the Presi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-25
Sovereign Grand Lodge, 4 o. q. II.

DENVER. Col Sept 24.-The Sovereign
Grand Lodge. l. 0. O. F., concluded their work
this morning and adjourned sine die. Grand
Sire White and Lieutenant general Underwood.
with party of friends. win this evening start
for trip through California. number os
others will 60 excursion in Colorado
while others will return direct homo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-25
CLARABELLE'S SUNDAYTALK
4 Society Lady Captures the Brush
at a Real American Fox Hunt.

Mrs. James Brown Potter Again Becomes a
Subject for Gossip in the World Of FASH
ion and Dainty Morals on the Avenue.
The Osceola times., 1887-09-24
JOSS IN NEW YORK.
description of the Place Where Mott
streets Cinnamon Worship.

Description of the Place Where Mott
strssts Chinamen Worship.
The small almond-syed disciple Of Con-
fucius who guarded the entrance to the
Joss House ON Chatham square, gave one
long scrutinizing stare when O New York
Commercial Advertiser reporter asked to
be shown into the temple Of his god. The
heather deity has been suffering more or
less from the effects Of q free bath given
by sacrilegious firemen while attempting
To ertinguish fire In the building where
be resides. After consulting some eight
or ten OF his fellows, who came out Of every
hole and crevice and poked their heads
from dozen door-ways, the little China.
man decided to admit the reporter. The
room is large and airy, but has the unmis.
taxable opium smell peculiar to all Chinese
resorts.
l On q walnut table, placed In the center
OF the room, is the incense bowl, in which
short reeds, brought from China for tho
purpose, are slowly burning and sending
out q sickening perfume These stems,
which resemble miniature cat-tails, are
placed in the bowl by devout Cinnamon
who drop in to pay their respects to Joss
and ask his blessing on their fan-tan
ventures. There is no fixed time for
Chinese worship; their god is always in.
II one Of them feels as though he ought to
60 in and make up with the little image,
he walks right up to the gilded shrine,
draws aside the drapery and kneels be.
fore 1t. He doesn't waste much time.
After . moments quiet meditation
he Is on his feet again, and, lighting the
tiny reed, places it in the incense bowl
and walks away. All the large pieces Of
furniture about the room have been
brought from China, and are exhibitions Of
the marvellous patience which character.
ICES the race.
-Four ebony chairs placed on either side
Of the room are hand carved in the most
elaborate way, and a small table, shaped
from a solid block Of the same material,
shows the graceful lines Of a finished
sculptor. The most imposing piece OF fur
niture, as it Is also the most imp ortant,
outside Of Joss himself, is the temple in
which the latter god sits. 1t is modelled
In the style of an altar, and has numerous
small figures set in cozy little notches and
out Of the way corners. The images and
symbols are all cut by hand, and the ell
tire easement, which is elaborately Gov
cred, was done in the same way. In fact
every thing in this heather temple bear.
evidence of care, and an amount Of labor
altogether inconsistent with the ideas oi
modern civilization. The god is not ex
posed to view, and when the reporter in
nocently drew aside the silk curtain to ex
anime the makeup Of his wooden majesty
lie was hustled away in lively style, ant
the parting salutes were all on one side.
The Osceola times., 1887-09-24
BEAUTIFUL HANDS.

Nv mothers weary hands
Their praises let me speak,
They have held loves golden bands
So long-they are thin and weak
They are tremulous now, and slow;
But, TO me, they are Just as sweet
A when. long ago,
They guided my baby feet.
They have old and wrinkled grown;
But, to me, they are Just as fair
As when they clasped my own
And folded them first in prayer.
They have toiled thro' patient years,
While no one praised their deeds;
They have wiped most bitter tears,
And supplied unnumbered needs.
They have heavy burdens borne,
When manhood's strength has failed;
4 ley have soothed the hearts that mourn.
And inspired the hearts that quailed.
The naked they have clad;
The hungry they have fed;
with tender touch. and sad,
They have laid away their dead.
Mothers hands are thin and old;
But their every touch I'll love,
Till they clasp the harp of gold
That awaits their touch above.
Mrs. L. v Nc Peda, IN Good Housekeepin1
The Osceola times., 1887-09-24
FASHIONS IN LINGERIE.
Domestic ind Foreign Novelties In Ladies'
Hosiery and Underwear.

Hosiery and Underwear.
On account of the extra length of the
hose worn now drawers have been
made very short; the proper length is
from twenty-three to twenty-five
inches. They are very wide and should
measure around the bottom full twenty
five inches. The ribbons are run
through the insertions and bows should
be tied on the outside. Some are
slashed on the outside for few inches
and rufiled around with lace. When
this is done loops of ribbon fall be-
tween the edges and fill up the space.
Knitted underwear is found in all
delicate shades in silk. wool and cot.
ton, and with rounding square and "
shaped neck. A few are high in the
neck and have long sleeves. but the
demand for these ! not great at this
season Of the year. These garments
cling to the figure and fit without a
wrinkle. They are trimmed with
pretty edgings and fastened with rib
bons.
The boot stocking is decidedly n good
one, as it makes the ankle smaller.
SILK and Isle thread hose receive the
greatest favor, though the ordinary
cotton hose can be bought in every
ia fashionable shade, but they are in-
tended 10 be worn with high
boots.
Black stockings are worn more than
any others, unless it may be brown
ones. These are worn with bronze
slippers and are far prettier than any
contrasting color would be.
In imported underwear one of the
newest ideas is the suit of tinted or
striped and figured linen lawn. These
garments are all hand made and often
embroidered. They are trimmed with
line lace and ribbons. and in appear
ance are similar to the silk suits How
ever, there are many who still cling to
the idea that white is the only thing
that should be worn for undcr-gar-
ments, and that they should be made
of materials that can be laundried.
Fine silk underwear has become 70
common that al large stores keep o
stock Of it constantly on hand. Ordi-
nariy. the ssit comprises three pieces
gown. drawers and chemise, the lat
ter of extra length and width, serving
also as a skirt. Usually, such suits
can be bought for any price between
twenty-five dollars and fifty dollars
bry Ga9ds Ckr0wicls.